2. Table of Contents
I. Resume
II. Transcripts
III. Copy of Certification
IV. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
V. Description of Practicum Site
VI. Professional Development and Services
VII. Instructional Maintenance and Improvement
VIII. School and Community Relations
IX. Pupil Development and Services
X. Administration of Facilities and Finance
XI. Organizational Relationship and Services
XII. Daily Log
XIII. Weekly Reflection Sheets
3. My Teaching Philosophy: Brian J. Moore
My training and experience have shown me that students learn best when
they are active participants in the learning process. Therefore, my approach
promotes active student participation in academics. I utilize content to
develop skills and challenge students through practices such as cooperative
learning and authentic assessment. Students in my classroom are cognizant
of the goals that they must achieve through instruments such as rubric
grading and clearly defined objectives. Using the social studies curriculum,
emphasis is placed upon the development of learning and communication
skills, as well as critical thinking. I have worked with my students to improve
essay writing, which is imperative to communication and to the expression of
knowledge. Additionally, I have continued to integrate the latest computer
technology with the social studies curriculum through the use of PowerPoint
presentations, Internet applications, and word processing.
Extensive parent-teacher contact and cooperation with the guidance
department are imperative. This has enhanced my effectiveness in the
classroom and has enabled me to develop a support network for some of my
students.
I hope to serve as a positive role model to my students, to create a nurturing
classroom environment, to promote self-esteem, to enable students to grow
both in and out of the classroom, and to prepare students to face the
challenges of life.
4. BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Dean: Dr. Traki Taylor-Webb
Assistant Dean: Dr. Marsha Wims-Word
Director of Assessments: Dr. Juanita Ashby-Bey
Department Chair Educational Leadership: Dr. J. Winona Taylor
Professor Practicum & Seminar: Dr. Jackson, Dr. Hilliard, Dr. White
The programs in the School of Education are accredited by the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Maryland State
Department of Education.
The School graduates competent teaching personnel for positions in local educational
agencies within the State of Maryland and many other areas. Students majoring in
early childhood/special education receive dual certification upon graduation. Students
majoring in elementary education complete a comprehensive program of liberal arts
studies and a concentration of professional courses in teaching.
MISSION
The mission of The School of Education is to prepare instructional leaders for
positionsin public and private schools in Maryland and school systems in other states.
TheSchool’s teacher education program model rests upon a legacy of the best
practices in the field of education and upon what extant research suggests about
learning and teaching. The Program provides the counties of Maryland and other
states with teachers of all races who are competent in their content specialty,
grounded in the knowledge bases of their discipline, and sensitive to the ethnicity of
children they teach. The School of Education assumes responsibility for disseminating
knowledge of futuristic theory and participating in decision-making activities that
shape the University’s future. At the heart of the School’s future success is its
relationship with liberal arts faculty, the University-at-large, the students, and local
educational agencies.
GOALS
1. To provide students with professional academic content in their fields of
specialization
2. To provide students with a variety of systematic practical experiences in
classrooms
and in other environments prior to graduation
3. To maintain viability of programs through systematic and continuous
evaluation and modification
4. To provide students with multicultural experiences that enable them to
function effectively in diverse environments
5. To improve students’ literacy and skills related to technological developments.
5. Practicum Site
Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
6. Supervising Administrator(s)
Thank you to the following administrators who assisted me in gaining the necessary
experience towards becoming a productive administrator in the field of education.
Principal Dwayne Jones
Asst. Principal Cathy Strine-Adams
Asst. Principal David Pickens
Asst. Principal Michael Dinkins
Asst. Principal Anthony Scott
Asst. Principal Nate Newman
9. Participate in Test Analysis
Every High School has a Testing Coordinator due to the
mandates set forth by the state of Maryland. More often
than not the test analyzers are the “middle man” situated
between the teachers and the principal, or between the
principal and the county test analyzers. As it relates to
Laurel High School I was privileged to shadow the testing
coordinator and to help teachers use the data to reach
their goals and objectives. As an administrator you will
find teachers are scared because they do not have the
prime choice of students and in the very near future
teachers and administrators jobs may depend on the
success of their students. I observed that testing
coordinators have implemented “data walls” to assist
teachers in pointing out which questions students were
missing on the FAST tests. Learning how to analyze scores
on the EDUSOFT program enables teachers to see which
students are Basic Proficient and Advanced. Dividing the
data into gender, and race seem to occupy a lot of the
statistics and planning for each quarterly test along with
the HAS prove to be monumental tasks. Finally the latest
survey coming to our school system may be the tripod
system. This system will enable the students to critique
their teachers in three main areas: teacher, class work,
and coursework. This will not carry the same weight as
other evaluations, but testing coordinators will surely be
inundated with statistics and numbers to analyze.
